McPherson University came alive on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, as it played host to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Town Hall Meeting. Held in the university’s Multipurpose Hall. The event brought together students, staff, and key stakeholders to discuss practical strategies for addressing Nigeria’s alarming road safety challenges.

Taiwo and Kehinde Ogunbode, are twin sisters and students of McPherson University. They shared an unbreakable bond that has helped them navigate life’s triumphs and challenges together. Their journey took a dramatic turn when they received news of their father’s unexpected demise. “We just got a call one morning that they found him dead inside. We don’t know what happened. He wasn’t the type that communicates much, so we had no idea if he was sick,” they recall.

McPherson University recently came alive with joy and celebration as the university community marked the 60th birthday of its esteemed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francis Igbasan. The milestone event brought together students, staff, family, and well-wishers from across the country to honor a leader whose 28 months of transformative service have significantly shaped the institution.

McPherson University joined the global community to commemorate the 2024 World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week, with the theme: “Educate, Advocate, Act Now.” The event was organized by the Medical Laboratory Science Department and featured a series of activities aimed at raising awareness, educating participants, and encouraging immediate action against the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has officially approved McPherson University, Ogun State, as one of the centers for its statutory examinations in the state. This decision comes after a thorough assessment of the facilities at the Department of Nursing Science, College of Allied Health Sciences. The approval marks another milestone for the University, as a growing Center for excellence in healthcare education.

McPherson University recently hosted Project 10 Million Live, a major health awareness campaign aimed at fighting diabetes and hypertension. Organised by the College of Allied Health Sciences in partnership with the National Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) and the Ogun State Ministry of Health. The campaign seeks to reduce the impact of these non-communicable diseases through education and proactive health screenings.

In the evolving landscape of higher education, the fusion of academic learning with vocational training has emerged as a crucial component for preparing students for real-world challenges. Dr. Astor Abuh, the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has lauded Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan, for his commitment to integrating vocational excellence into the University’s educational framework.

The i-Code cohort 5-day training, organised by the ICP Hubs Network, concluded on Friday 25th October 2024, marking a significant step towards empowering developers in Nigeria to harness the potentials of blockchain technology. The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) initiative aims to provide comprehensive training and support for developers to create blockchain products, emphasizing the growing importance of this technology in all sectors.

Babatunde Oyindamola, a 300-level student from the College of Computing, McPherson University, has been awarded as the Best Hackathon 2024 Champion after an intensive week-long boot-camp competition held in Lagos. The event, organized by Data Science Nigeria (DSN), showcased the growing interest in artificial intelligence and provided a platform for emerging tech talents from across the nation.

In a pivotal initiative to strengthen technology education in Nigeria, McPherson University in Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, recently partnered with the ICP Sahara Hubs Network to organise a five-day i-CODE Cohort Programme. Held at the university’s ICT Lab, this initiative aims at empowering developers with the skills needed to build scalable blockchain products on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP).